At a glance
Reported students
278
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Belle Ryan Elementary School: 278 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Belle Ryan Elementary School
Belle Ryan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Omaha. It is one of 112 current school records connected to Omaha Public Schools. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (31.7%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belle Ryan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.7%
- Hispanic36%
- Black17.6%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Omaha Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Masters Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
281 reported students
Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
273 reported students
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Public schools near Belle Ryan Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 312 | 0.6 mi |
| Beals Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 292 | 0.9 mi |
| Dundee Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–06 | 468 | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson Focus School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | 03–06 | 202 | 1.7 mi |
| Karen Western Elementary Sch Elementary · Ralston Public Schools | PK–06 | 214 | 1.7 mi |
| Westgate Elementary School Elementary · Westside Community Schools | PK–06 | 297 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Ryan Elementary School
What grades does Belle Ryan Elementary School serve?
Belle Ryan Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Omaha Public Schools.
How many students attend Belle Ryan Elementary School?
Belle Ryan Elementary School reported 278 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Ryan Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 278 students and 21.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belle Ryan Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Ryan Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Omaha Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Belle Ryan Elementary School in?
Belle Ryan Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 112 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Ryan Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elementary School (0.6 mi), Beals Elementary School (0.9 mi), Dundee Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.